Swinging with the mood

'It’s not just women, as is presumed, men have mood swings too. Similar to women, men have hormonal cycles too. However the changes in men vary with the age and testosterone levels. And these levels increase and decrease throughout the day, every day. But it is not yet scientifically determined whether men go through monthly physical mood - altering cycles similar to women.
Many men find it difficult to express to the spouse or family what's bothering them, because of the conditioning that happens over many years. Men think it is a sign of weakness to express their emotions, especially sadness, disappointments, anxiety, fear etc. However they open up to a counseller. This is because, usually a family member trying to intervene is viewed as nagging' says KumarBabu, a famous psychiatrist in one of his interview.

Many a times felt how poor our neighborhood men are, in expressing their thoughts. The above clippings from a psychiatrist’s interview reveals that it’s not just in our home, but everywhere men are less expressive. Being less expressive is not a good diet for a healthy relationship. When will they realize it? May be this blog will trip some of their thoughts.